It’s not often that An Garda Siochana issues advice for such conditions
Driving conditions will be poor (Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Agency, Dublin)
Motorists are being urged to take “extra care” as the country is set to be battered by torrential downpours over the coming hours.
A Met Eireann Status Yellow rain warning for Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Tipperary, and Waterford will kick in from 11pm tonight for 24 hours.
In addition, a separate yellow wind alert is in place for Wexford, Wicklow, Dublin, Meath, and Louth. The wind warning will come into effect from 11pm and expire at 1pm on Wednesday.
In a safety message to drivers, Gardai said: “Spells of heavy rain and strong winds will lead to difficult travelling conditions due to expected flooding and poor visibility.
Heavy rain in Dublin City Centre (file photo)(Image: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos)
“With the high volume of rain in recent weeks we are reminding drivers that inappropriate speed (for prevailing weather/traffic/road conditions) is a problem as much as exceeding the speed limit is. This not only puts you at risk but also endangers the lives of others around you.
“As has been seen over the past few weeks there may again be disruption to travel networks, transports routes and difficult travel conditions.”
They added: “Heavy showers are expected at times, particularly over higher elevation in the south, southeast, east and northeast and Midlands tonight into tomorrow.
“In response, surface water levels are set to HIGH today and tomorrow in the following areas: Monaghan, Louth, Meath, Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Tipperary, and Waterford.
“Surface water levels are ELEVATED for Cavan, Cork, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath.”
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